LiterArraial 2026 starts this Wednesday (30), in Arraial do Cabo, with the official opening scheduled for 8:30 am at the Cultural Stage, located at the Hermenegildo Barcellos Stadium, Barcellão. With the theme Universe of Emotions, the festival continues until Saturday (3) and brings together literature, education, culture and entertainment, with free entry.

The structure set up in Barcellão includes an auditorium for 500 people, Literary Lounge, Cabista Writers' Lounge and areas for more than 90 publishers, as well as two stages, Calm Room, Health Tent, workshops, craft fair, food court and bathrooms.

The program includes workshops, lectures and shows. Among the names announced are Iza, Vitor Kley, Jorge Vercillo, Mundo Bita, Turma da Mônica, Mussa, Patati Patatá and Grupo Triii. The 2025 edition received 49,751 visitors over four days.